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Code of Show Ring Ethics
Adopted by the
 Kimberton Community Fair Committee

The Kimberton Community Fair has developed a Code of Show Ring Ethics to curtail unethical, deceptive and fraudulent show ring practices. 

Exhibitors of animals at the Fair shall at all times conduct themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship.  Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education.  This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition.  This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at the livestock show.

All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors have a responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts.  Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example.  Owners, exhibitors, and other responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and may be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the Fair Board.

The following is a guideline for all exhibitors and livestock in competitive events:

1.   All exhibitors must present, upon request, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered.  Misrepresentation of ownership, age or any fact relating thereto is prohibited.  

2.   Owners, exhibitors, or other responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request.  

3.   Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their own animals while at the show.  

4.   Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of volatile drug residues.  The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor and/or other responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing.  Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal and state statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event.

If the laboratory report on the analysis of urine, saliva, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be evidence that such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally.  It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the approved laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animals at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, or other responsible person to prove otherwise.

At any time an animal arrives on the Fairgrounds, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animals shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.  

5.   Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hooves or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.  

6.   The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.  

7.   Direct interference with the judge, fair board, or other exhibitors before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited.  In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges and show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.  

8.   No owner, exhibitor, or other responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics, or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics.

9.  The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, or other responsible person whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.

10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, or responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the Fair Board for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics.  The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings of disciplinary action taken by the Fair Board may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members.  

11. The act of entering of an animal in the show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, or other responsible person that he or she has read the Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of any penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code.  It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of Federal and State statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.
Inspectors verify dairy cattle registrations and 
health certificate prior to animals entering the pavilions.

Sheep shows are held on Saturday during the Fair.

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                                                                 Site was updated on 09/08/2006